Carefully selected by JAL staff! Top 10 must-have souvenirs at Nagasaki Airport

*All prices include tax.

Rich and crunchy. The satisfying "Kinkaido Castella"

"I want to give it to someone" category No. 1

There are many castella manufacturers and confectionery shops in Nagasaki, and many people are particular about only buying from their favorite places. Kinkaido's castella cakes are a stunning deep yellow color that will catch your eye. The color comes from rich egg yolks, and you will be amazed at the richness of the flavor. The crunchy sugar on the bottom also has a strong presence, making it even more satisfying.

A word from JAL staff!
"Among the many castella cakes, this one has a rich flavor and is very satisfying to eat." (Ground Handling)

Available at the airport shop MiSoLa

"Raw Karasumi" is a high-class ingredient that can be used in a wide range of dishes

"I want to give it to someone" category No. 2

This is karasumi made into a paste and bottled. It has an exquisite flavor and saltiness, and is sticky and fragrant, with a strong fish roe texture. A classic way to enjoy it is as a finger food served on sliced daikon radish. It can also be used as a secret ingredient in noodles or sauces, and the range of variations is enormous.

A word from JAL staff!
"A must-have for those who like alcohol. It's great to have a little at a time with your drink, or as part of karasumi pasta!" (Station Operation)

Available at the airport shop MiSoLa

In just 3 minutes of boiling water, the delicious, hearty noodles are ready. "Yoyomen"

"I want to give it to someone" Category 3

Pour in boiling water and wait 3 minutes. Yoyomen is boiled noodles that can be made in no time. The soup stock is authentic, made with kelp from Hokkaido and bonito flakes from Makurazaki, Kagoshima, seasoned with soy sauce. It comes with mushrooms grown in-house as an ingredient. It can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from small children to adults, and has a gentle taste that somehow warms the heart at the end. It is recommended as a lunch or late-night snack, or when you don't have an appetite.

A word from JAL staff!
"It's low in calories and great for dieters. Just pour hot water over it, add the mushroom ingredients, and your healthy noodles are ready in 3 minutes." (Station Operation)

Available at JAL PLAZA (formerly BLUE SKY) and other locations

"White Castella" - a new and delicious treat made with rice and eggs

"I want to give it to someone" Category 4

The unusual white castella cake is made using "rice eggs" laid by chickens raised on pesticide-free rice. The white cake has an elegant softness and a strong flavor of wasanbon sugar, making it a highly refined treat that could be called a new genre. This classic sweet has reached new heights, so be sure to buy it as a souvenir.

A word from JAL staff!
"I tried it the first time I came to Nagasaki Airport and was surprised at how rare it was!" (Ground staff)

Available at the airport shop MiSoLa

Fukusaya's "Handmade Monaka" lets you make your own custom monaka

"I want to give it to someone" category No. 5

This is a handmade Monaka kit that comes with separate filling and skin, so you can make it yourself. It is filled with plenty of refined smooth bean paste, so you can adjust the amount of bean paste to your liking. It is freshly made each time, so it has a crispy texture. It would be fun to add ice cream or fruit to enjoy different variations.

A word from JAL staff!
"You can enjoy the variety, and I think it's a great gift for those who like red bean paste." (Ground staff)

Available for purchase at Fukusaya Nagasaki Airport 2nd floor shop

Refreshing and delicious Sasebo specialty "Lemon Steak Sauce"

"I want one for myself" Category #1

You can easily recreate Sasebo's famous lemon steak at home. Fry thinly sliced beef in a frying pan, pour in plenty of sauce when it's just slightly rare, and mix well with the meat while cooking. The refreshing lemon flavor goes well with the sweet and spicy flavor, making it so delicious you'll want to have seconds of rice.

A word from JAL staff!
"You can easily recreate the taste of soul food at home, so please give it a try." (Ground staff)

Available at the airport shop MiSoLa

Rich and full of flavor. "Salted sea urchin" - a taste unique to the region where it is produced

"I want one for myself" Category #2

Nagasaki is actually a sea urchin producing area. Salted sea urchin is a bottled version of the rich flavor. There are salty types and reduced-salt types that allow you to enjoy a fresher flavor. You can eat it by itself, or mix it with rice. It is also delicious when mixed with pasta.

A word from JAL staff!
"It's a specialty product of Iki Island in Nagasaki Prefecture. It's expensive, so even locals can't afford it, but it's definitely worth buying as a souvenir." (Ground staff)

Available at the airport shop MiSoLa

"Iki local beer" with a distinctive Nagasaki flavor

"I want one for myself" Category #3

The Golden Ale has a sweet taste of malt, yet is smooth and has a crisp aftertaste. The IPA has a fresh citrus flavor that hits your mouth as soon as the strong bitterness subsides. Both are unique terroirs. In addition to the two standard types, the lineup also includes "Yuzu Koji Ale" (800 yen). Enjoy the taste of Nagasaki through beer.

A word from JAL staff!
"I like local craft beer, and when I travel I often drink the local craft beer. This is perfect for those times when I want to drink a beer with a different taste and aroma." (Station Operation)

Available at the airport shop MiSoLa

"Nagasaki Sasebo Navy Half-boiled Curry Rice Crackers" - a perfect combination of sweet and salty and curry flavor

"I want one for myself" Category #4

It has a moderate hardness, but the inside is moist and soft. The sweet and spicy taste of the dashi soy sauce is accompanied by the spicy flavor of curry. You may not be able to stop eating one piece after another. It has the potential to make you want to keep them at home.

A word from JAL staff!
"It has a moist texture and a subtle curry flavor. It's so delicious you'll never tire of it." (Ground Handling)

Available at JAL PLAZA (formerly BLUE SKY) and other locations

Thin, chewy noodles. "Goto Udon" is said to have been brought to Japan by Japanese envoys to the Tang Dynasty.

"I want one for myself" Category #5

Udon noodles produced in the Goto Islands in Nagasaki Prefecture are counted among the three great types of udon noodles in Japan. One theory is that they have such a long history that they were brought over from China by Japanese envoys to the Tang Dynasty. Locals generally eat them in a way known as "Jigoku-taki," where the noodles are scooped directly from the boiling pot. They go perfectly with the broth made from flying fish dashi, a local specialty.

A word from JAL staff!
"Despite being thin noodles, they have a strong texture. They are aged with camellia oil, so they don't dry out and go down smoothly." (General Affairs/Operations)

Available at the airport shop MiSoLa

The souvenir shop in the departure lobby on the second floor of Nagasaki Airport is vast and has a wide variety of specialty shops. From sweets of Nanban origin that were introduced through Dejima to the flavors of the sea unique to Nagasaki, which has a beautiful coastline, there is also a wide variety of mountain delicacies. It's fun to spend time thinking about which souvenir to choose with such a wide variety of products that you'll be overwhelmed.

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